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Tiraz Embroidery, 10th–11th century

This is a Tiraz embroidery. It is dated 10th–11th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is satin and chain embbroidery stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20.1 x 31.3 cm (7 15/16 x 12 5/16 in.)

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Tiraz Embroidery, 10th–11th century; silk on linen; H x W: 20.1 x 31.3 cm (7 15/16 x 12 5/16 in.); Gift of Marian Hague; 1939-37-1

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